Solar PV Module Manufacturing Facility
Proposition
Sector: Renewable Energy
Sub-Sector: Solar Power
Abstract
This proposition highlights the potential of establishing a solar PV module manufacturing facility in Namibia to cater to the increased demand of solar power both locally and globally. Given the increased interest in the emerging green hydrogen industry, producing PV modules locally will be a critical component of developing a sustainable green hydrogen industry.
Value Proposition
green hydrogen and related synthetic fuels. As a country positioning itself to be a green hydrogen hub, there are several large scale green hydrogen projects for the next 2-5 years, which will require giga-watt scale solar energy. Therefore, setting up a solar PV module manufacturing facility will not only meet this need, but help to reduce the cost of importing and transporting PV modules to Namibia for this emerging and growing industry.
Namibia serves as a gateway to the Sub-Saharan region. This offers a strategic advantage in accessing markets within Africa through the country’s excellent logistics and transport infrastructure and current trade agreements with the region. Namibia's production facility can therefore also serve African markets through export.